Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in activity or speech in which the impersonated or depicted candidate did not in fact engage; makes a violation of such disclaimer requirement a Class C misdemeanor; entitles candidate to damages and equitable relief for violations. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19.

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The bill forces any political advertisement that uses AI‑generated audio or video to falsely portray a candidate to include a prominent disclaimer stating the content is fake. It applies to ads released within 120 days of an election for non‑incumbent candidates and holds the creator, not merely the broadcaster, liable. Violations are punishable as a Class C misdemeanor, and the targeted candidate may seek damages.

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